Join a dynamic group of sleep professionals dedicated to the advancement of sleep medicine and sleep research!
The Executive Board of the Canadian Sleep Society (CSS) is looking for five new members, starting in September 2024. The terms of office are for 3 years each, beginning and ending at the Annual General Meeting (AGM; September 10, 2024, between 4PM and 6PM ET). The nominees will be voted in during the AGM.
Here are the openings on the CSS Executive Board:
- • Member-at-large (Membership)
• Member-at-large (Communications)
• Member-at-large (Media & Advocacy)
• Member-at-large (Dentist)
• Member-at-large (Student) *Please note that this position may be decided prior to the AGM by electronic vote. Please send your application as soon as possible.
You can volunteer as a candidate for this position or nominate a colleague. If you nominate a colleague, please first verify that your colleague accepts the nomination and provides the person’s email contact, a short bio and a picture. A curriculum vitae is also appreciated. You must be a CSS member in good standing to sit on the Board and be present at the AGM to present your nomination.
The general duties of CSS Board members include:
- Read and follow the CSS by-laws
- Attend CSS Board meetings (obligatory; about two per year), CSS executive meetings (optional; about two to three per year) and the AGM (obligatory). In the event that you cannot attend a meeting, you are required to submit a written report. Note that bylaws indicate that executive board members should not miss two consecutive meetings.
- Contribute to Board discussions and vote on motions, either in person or by electronic communication (videoconference, email, etc.).
- Contribute to educational activities, for example the scientific conference or CME events.
- Assist in obtaining sponsorship or exhibitors for educational activities of the CSS.
- Aid in promotion of the biennial conference, fundraising initiatives, and other activities of CSS.
- Represent the CSS at meetings such as funding agencies e.g., CIHR, or events hosted by other societies, if required.
- Liaise with other officers about updates to the website, notices to be sent out via e-mail, media and public relations, newsletters, and membership drives.
- Respond to queries sent to your @css.scs.ca email (which will be forwarded to your regular email address).
* Although not necessary, being bilingual in French and English is an asset.
Click here for the detailed description of the duties associated with each opening on the Board.
Click here to register to the 2024 AGM of the CSS.
Please send nominations and documents to florence@css-scs.ca by September 1, 2024, at 11:59PM (Eastern Time).